Agape & Eros

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They enjoyed their time on Juhu Beach. They talked a lot, laughed a lot, taunted each other, and cracked bad jokes. They spent a few hours without caring about the world. 

Priya suddenly looked at her watch. It was 11 O'clock. Priya gasped. 

Priya- Mr. Kapoor, it's 11 O'clock. 

Ram- What? 11?

Priya- Ha, I lost track of time. 

Ram- It's okay,  it's okay. Let's go. You'll still be able to sleep before 12. 

They got up in a hurry and walked to the car. Ram started driving. On the road, Ram informed her about the arrangement he made for his friends. Priya appreciated him happily. Seeing Priya's smile Ram thought to crack the news of her share as well. 

They were at the door of Kapoor Mansion when Ram informed her. 

Priya- What? 

She became shocked. A frown appeared on her forehead. Ram dreaded this look. 

Priya- 5% share in your business? Why? 

Priya became all worked up. Ram tried to handle the situation. 

Ram- Priya, let's go to our room and then talk. 

Priya went to the room angrily. She entered the room and went straight to the closet where she kept her important documents in a drawer. Ram looked at her thinking how to handle the situation. He was struggling to understand the reason behind her annoyance. 

Soon she came out with a file. She took out the bank statement. 

Ram- Priya, what are you doing? 

Priya- Ek minute Mr. Kapoor. Please.

Ram- Priya, I'm sorry for not informing you earlier...

Priya- Here you go. Take a look. This is my bank statement and you can check the balance in my bank account. 

Ram- Why would I? 

Priya- You must check it to clear any confusion, Mr. Kapoor. I don't have as much money as you. But whatever I have is my hard-earned money. And that is enough for me. I don't want anything else. 

Ram- I get it now. I spoke about giving you a 5% partnership and you thought that I did this because I think you don't have any money. 

Priya- I don't know what you had thought, Mr. Kapoor. I know that you'll never hurt me intentionally. But why did you not think what others would feel about this? Everybody will think I am after your money and I just want to secure my share of the property. 

Ram- Priya, I don't care what others think. 

Priya- I know that. But the only thing we have is self-respect. And if it is damaged it is difficult for us. It surely makes a difference. Please, don't make me bear all this. I've worked very hard in my life. I've saved money for me and my family.  I do have money even if it's less. Look at this. I have a life insurance too. I can take care of myself. 

Ram- Will you handle me if required? Will you take care of me if I need it? 

Priya- Yes, I'll surely handle you if required. 

Ram- Priya, it is right if you do it. And when I do the same thing it affects your self-respect. We both are on the same boat. I know for a fact that if it is required you'll handle me and my family. You'll take care of us. I can count on you. Why shouldn't I do the same thing? 

Priya broke down. She sat on the bed and started crying her eyes out. She had hiccups. Ram sat at a distance too. 

Ram- Priya, I don't want to hurt you. I did what I felt was right. I did that because I felt I must do this for you.